Environmental Management System

Membership of AusLSA and participation in AusLSA Reporting can be used to communicate with clients, like those in the finance sector, that your firm has a strong commitment to sustainability. But increasingly clients are asking their suppliers go further and implement an Environmental Management System (EMS).

An EMS is an internationally recognised management tool that identifies and manages environmental impacts.

To help law firms meet the expectations of clients, AusLSA has developed an EMS framework, that is rigorous, but also appropriate for the environmental risks of legal practice.

Questions from the Westpac SSCM questionnaire

AEMS

tailored for the legal sector,

simple and easy to implement,

provides templates and guidance, and

recognised across the finance sector.

AEMS builds on existing AusLSA resources, such as the AusLSA Environmental Reporting Tool, to comprise a robust and credible EMS.

See below for costs.

AEMS Certification

AEMS also includes an option to have your EMS reviewed, with effective implementation recognised by an award of certification by AusLSA.

Currently Certified Firms

Clayton Utz - Certified - June 2015

Allen Linklaters - Certified July 2015

Gilbert and Tobin - Certified September 2015

King & Wood Mallesons - Certified on December 2015

AEMS Extension

AEMS has been designed to allow the addition of new tiers and modules which might include:

More detailed EMS criteria

Supply chain engagement

Monitoring and managing social impacts

These extensions will be developed in line with the broadening AusLSA agenda and member interests.